Demon fans' verdict: bright signs in finals heartbreak

Some loyal Dees should 'look for a new home'We dissect the high and lows of Melbourne's 2017 in The Wash-Up

DESPITE the heartbreak of missing the finals by a fingernail, Melbourne supporters are upbeat about their team's improvement in season 2017.

The Demons fell just 0.5 per cent short of a top-eight position after West Coast's final-round victory over Adelaide, but when giving their verdict in an AFL.com.au survey, fans rated Melbourne's season 6.1 out of 10.

Demon fans are also bullish about Simon Goodwin's first season in charge, with 94 per cent of respondents happy with Goodwin as coach.

Young midfielder Clayton Oliver went from strength to strength in his second AFL season, and was recognised by fans as the team's player of the season.

Much maligned forward Jack Watts' inconsistent season, which mirrored the club's own at times, saw him named the team's biggest flop for the year.

Here are the full survey results, plus a selection of Demon fans' highs and lows.

What was the moment you'll remember?

Beating Adelaide in Adelaide, by far. Best footy I have seen them play in years. Relentless, skilful and finished the game off strong.- Rohan Beet, Knoxfield